Edward Gilbert

I am an experienced team leader with strong international relations and government policy experience. With a track record in delivering significant outcomes in different parts of the UK government - including successfully negotiating with the EU, and leading on the reopening of an entire sector (over 1,000 businesses) following pandemic restrictions - I am equally able to design and implement broad strategies, or pivot onto demanding, fast-paced work when needed. I always prioritise building relationships and exercising excellent communication skills in my approach to tasks.

I pride myself on being a compassionate and kind leader, and always seek to build a positive culture within and beyond my team.

• Head of Northern Ireland Strategy - Department for Environment, Food, Rural Affairs (March 2021 - present)
• Head of COVID-19 Policy - Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (July 2020 - March 2021)
• China Digital Team Leader - Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (July 2018 - July 2020)
• Executive Officer, Court of Aldermen - City of London Corporation (May 2017-July 2018)
• Governance Team Leader/Governance and Policy Officer - London Borough of Barnet (October 2013 - May 2017)

• International Affairs Master’s Certificate, Merit (King’s College London, 2022)
• Italian language – certificate in B2 CEFR level (2023)
• Belt and Road Initiative intensive course, Distinction (Peking University, 2019)
• Certificate in Corporate Governance, Distinction (CIPFA, 2017)
• PRINCE2 Project Management Foundation (2016)
• PGDIP Strategic Leadership & Management (University of Birmingham, 2015)
• History 2:1, Bachelor of Arts with Honours (University of Birmingham, 2013)
• A-Levels: (A* - History; A Politics; A Philosophy and Religion, 2010)